The Embassy of Denmark is offering an interesting student assistant opportunity in the Trade Council. As a student assistant at the Embassy, you will be assisting Danish companies on the Korean market. You’ll have the opportunity to research about Korean market opportunities, arrange meetings and seminars and potentially handle a number of customer cases.
Focus and Responsibilities
The Danish Trade Council assists Danish companies exporting and trading with South Korea, mainly within the sectors pharmaceutical/biotechnology, tech, renewable energy, green growth, retail/design and agriculture/food.
The student assistant in the Trade Council will assist Commercial Officers with cases, meaning undertaking research assignments, translating, speech drafting, logistics for seminars, etc.
Requirements
The Applicants for the position must have a relevant educational background (business/ international relations communication etc.). The assistant should be outgoing, open-minded, disciplined, be able to work independently and think innovatively. The work-pace is fast, changeable and requires a firm eye for detail. Strong English and Korean language skills are required. Working experience within one of the sectors that Trade Council focuses will be a positive add on. Furthermore, curiosity about Denmark and Danish culture and prior relevant work experience within the relevant field is an advantage.
Most importantly, you are expected to be a strong team player who is motivated by helping your colleagues towards great results. The position is an entry level position, but we welcome candidates who has ambitions to grow their responsibilities and role at the Embassy.
Working Conditions
The Embassy of Denmark in Korea is looking to employ one full-time Student Assistant in the Trade Council for the duration of 6 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension following a performance assessment.
▷ Duration: 6 months
▷ Working hours: 09:30 AM - 17:00 PM (total 37.5 hours per week)
▷ Compensation: Monthly allowance
▷ Holidays: Up to 2 days of holiday per month (total 12 days)
▷ Preferred date of start: 1 August 2024
The deadline for submission of applications is 3 June 2024 with interviews and written tests to be conducted in the following weeks. Please send your CV and a letter of motivation in English by e-mail to Jee Hee Jeong (jeejeo@um.dk) and indicate “VACANCY-STUDENT ASSISTANT: Trade Council” in the mail title. 
